Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) (10031)
Listed compensation
$40/visit
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
- Job Location: Gahanna, OHJob
- Category: Physical Therapist Assistant Summit Home Care and Hospice is searching for an experienced and motivated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our team. We’re committed to providing comprehensive healthcare services in the comfort of our patients' homes to positively impact quality of life by redefining the delivery of care. Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA): Full-Time
- Hours: Monday - Friday (40 Hours/Week)
- Starting Pay: $40.00 per Visit & Hourly Rate for Training/Orientation Coverage
- Location: Gahanna, OH & Surrounding Areas (Including Westerville, OH & Northeast Columbus, OH)
- Travel: Required + Milage Reimbursement ($0.48/Mile)
Responsibilities
Work directly with patients on therapeutic exercises designed to help regain full mobility, strengthen their muscles, and improve coordination.
Administer various physical modalities, such as soft tissue massage, electrical muscle stimulation and ultrasounds, to help relieve pain, improve circulation and decrease swelling in the muscles. Collaborate with other team personnel to achieve well-rounded care.
Develop and implement physical therapy programs that focus on rehabilitation. Evaluate effects of therapy treatment and communicate patients' progress. Observe and reassess a patient’s progress so they can modify the plan of care as needed.
Share necessary information with the Physical Therapist (PT) if/when adjustments need to be made. Ensure that their patients receive personalized care. Provide training for using assistive devices, such as crutches, canes, or prosthetics. Record and document patient care services and progress.
Keep the Physical Therapist (PT) up to date on the patient’s progress and ensure they know which aspects of the treatment are working or need adjustments to help determine the best path forward. Qualifications Requirements: Associate Degree in Science or Applied Science from an Accredited Institution.
Active PTA License in the state of Ohio. Valid driver's license & reliable transportation with automobile insurance. Possess & maintain a current CPR certification. Recent TB Test.
Qualifications
Must be willing to travel to patients’ homes to provide care. Previous experience in physical therapy, rehabilitation, or other areas preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication and organization skills.
Ability to build rapport with in-home patients, Physical Therapist (PT) and Assisted Living Facility (ALF)/Independent Living Facility (ILF staff), as necessary. Work in a fast-paced, flexible work environment. Must be able to handle the physical workload with kindness, compassion, and empathy. Strong leadership qualities.
Benefits: Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance 401(k) 401(k) Matching Disability Insurance Life Insurance Flexible Schedule Paid Time Off Paid Sick Time Referral Program Mileage Reimbursement
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant will work directly with patients, implementing therapeutic exercises and administering modalities like massage and ultrasound to improve mobility and relieve pain. They must collaborate with the Physical Therapist, evaluate treatment effects, modify the plan of care as needed, and document patient progress.
Requirements
Candidates must possess an Associate Degree in Science or Applied Science and hold an active Physical Therapist Assistant License in Ohio, along with a valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Previous experience in physical therapy or rehabilitation is preferred, and willingness to travel to patients' homes is mandatory.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Ohio, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (395 salary observations; 1,978 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,298 salary observations; 58,624 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$40k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $43k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.9 / 10 · top 5% in physical therapist assistant | ranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $40k | Physical Therapy median $63k (middle half $58k–$71k)13 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Ohio vs national | $89k median in Ohio | $94k nationally (−5%)395 state / 15,298 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$43k in purchasing power | Ohio index 92.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Ohio | 785 active | 21,863 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) (10031) at Summit Home Care & Hospice a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, flexible scheduling.
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